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3 unusual facts about Jarasandha


Brihadratha

According to the Agni Purana, Sambhava was succeeded by his son Jarasandha, the noted warrior king mentioned in the Mahabharata.

Jarasandha

Therefore, on the advice of his close friend king Banasura, Jarasandh decided to get his two daughters 'Asti and Prapti' married to the heir apparent of Mathura, Kansa.

Rajgir

Jarasandha who hailed from this place, had been defeated by Krishna 17 times.


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Bhima

This was the most important win, as Jarasandha had several allies in the region, including Shishupala and Bhagadatta.

Magadha Kingdom

Jarasandha was a threat not only for Yadavas but also for Kurus.

Rajgir

The epic Mahabharata calls it Girivraja and recount the story of its king, Jarasandha, and his battle with the Pandava brothers and their allies Krishna.

Wrestling in India

One of the premier characters in Mahabharata, Bhima was considered to be a great wrestler of the time, and some of the other great wrestlers included Jarasandha, Duryodhan, Karna etc.


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